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Many feel it
is time to make a bold statement by putting clean, green wind turbines
on the Lydney side, highlighting the towns drive to become a beacon
of 'sustainability' for the whole of Gloucestershire.
However all
parties are concerned that any site be chosen very carefully so
as not to interfere with the natural beauty of the Forest of Dean
and the River Severn or to cause nuisance to local residents.
A short list
of potential sites that meet these criteria has been drawn up and
the wind speeds at each are being investigated by potential developers.
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1) Beachley Industrial
Estate: this industrial estate, close to the banks of the river to
the south of Lydney, is an ideal site as it receives good wind speeds
coming directly off the body of water. The site is used for a number of
industrial activities many of whom have a large power requirement meaning
that a large proportion of any electricity generated could be used on
site. As an industrial site the noise impact and visual intrusion of the
turbine(s) would be minimal.
2) Hurst Farm and
surrounding farm land: Hurst Farm is located on slightly elevated
land to the east of the Lydney by-pass. The higher site means that wind
speeds are higher than the surrounding area and that any installation
would be more visible. This site is near to the proposed new industrial
and employment developments which could be supplied with 'green' power
from the turbine(s).
3) Taurus Crafts:
Taurus Crafts is a craft centre, organic restaurant and farm shop located
on the outskirts of Lydney. The centre is considering a sustainable energy
strategy that will include anaerobic digestion, solar water heating and
small to medium wind turbines.
4) The Forest of
Dean: There are several locations around the Forest of Dean, including
Upper Soudley, that are sufficiently exposed to consider small wind projects.
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